Core Group and IBTC Bank Offer Nigerians Ipad Deal by Installments

Nigerians to Buy Ipad from Core Group and IBTC Bank by Installments

Lagos, Nigeria, 11 June 2013. Core Group Africa, Apple's official distributor for Nigeria today announced a major partnership deal with Stanbic ITBC Bank, which will give Nigerians the opportunity to pay for an iPad, interest free, over 12 months.  The deal is available from today Tuesday and will include any iPad with Retina Display and iPad mini, as well as other selected Apple products.

Mr. Rutger-Jan van Spaandonk, Director of Core Group Africa, said “Offering a finance deal is further testament to the commitment to making official Apple product more accessible to Nigerians. The deal gives Nigerians the fantastic opportunity to purchase official product at an affordable monthly rate, with no deposit interest.”

“iPad is a life-changing product and we want to ensure that more Nigerians have the option of owning this revolutionary device. There has never been a more affordable finance deal to purchase iPad in Nigeria and we encourage customers to apply”, concludes Van Spaandonk.

The Executive Director, Personal and Business Banking, for Stanbic IBTC Bank, Mr. Obinnia Abajue said, “We have partnered with Core Group Africa to offer our customers an opportunity to own an iPad or iPad mini at a 0% interest. This is consistent with our dedication to continually seek ways of delighting our customers by ensuring that we support their aspirations with convenient and affordable products and service at all our touch points.”

Customers will be able to apply for the 0% percent interest deal at any Stanbic branch in Lagos and the offer will be available nationwide shortly. Once customers are approved for the finance deal, they will be able to collect their new iPad from iStore Ikeja Mall. The starting price of the finance deal is as little as ₦5375 per month - pricing details for all iPad models are available in the table below. 

Core Group Africa is the official Value Added Distributor (VAD) for Nigeria, Ghana and Angola and acts as the dedicated full-service brand custodians, managing a brand’s presence from end-to-end, taking care of logistics, distribution, sales, marketing and support and operating through istore, Apple’s global flagship retail store.

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, is a full service financial services group with a clear focus on three main business pillars - Corporate and Investment Banking, Personal and Business Banking and Wealth Management. Standard Bank Group is the largest African bank by assets and earnings. It is rooted in Africa with strategic representation in 18 countries on the African continent, including South Africa. Standard Bank has been in operation for over 150 years and is focused on building first-class, on-the-ground banks in chosen countries in Africa and connecting other selected emerging markets to Africa and to each other, applying sector expertise, particularly in natural resources, globally.

For a full list of Apple products available, pricing and the step-by-step process on how to apply, visit the Apple istore or any IBTC bank branch or www.myistore.com.ng.

MONTHLY PAYMENT BREAKDOWN (for 12 months, no interest)
iPad mini, WI-FI	16GB	₦5375 per month	iPad mini,  WI-FI + Cellular	16GB	₦7450 per month
	32GB	₦7000 per month		32GB	₦9000 per month
	64GB	₦8600 per month		64GB	₦10 600 per month
iPad with Retina Display, WI-FI	16GB	₦8125 per month	iPad with Retina Display, WI-FI + Cellular	16GB	₦10 200 per month
	32GB	₦9750 per month		32GB	₦11 750 per month
	64GB	₦11 400 per month		64GB	₦13 350 per month
All models available in black or white

Brother stabs sister, 23, to death over noodles meal

A 23-year-old girl has been stabbed to death by her brother during a scuffle over noodles meal in Warri, Delta State. Daily Sun gathered that trouble started when the victim, in a fury, inflicted injuries on her brother with a sharp razor blade, which resulted to serious bleeding.

It was gathered that her brother, in a bid to avenge the harm done to him, picked up a sharp object, later identified as knife and stabbed his sister in the neck, which subsequently led to her death instantly.

Investigation revealed that the duo had been nursing grudges against each other for sometime, a situation, which later resulted in a fight that claimed the life of the girl . When Daily Sun visited the home of the parents of the duo at Obire Street in Warri metropolis, the mother of the victim was in deep mourning and could not be consoled.

However, the father of the victim, who declined to disclose his name said amid tears that he pleaded with her daughter to forget the matter and promised to buy her another noddles, “my daughter did not listen to me and rather engaged her younger brother in a hot fight that later claimed her life.”

Consequently, residents in the area are deserting the troubled place for fear of being arrested by police. Meanwhile, police in Warri have stepped into the matter while the culprit is being interrogated. The remains of the victim have been deposited at the central hospital morgue.


Culled from Daily Sun 

Beyonce ordered H&M to 'ditch airbrushed bikini pictures' Jay-Z’s wife told the Swedish retailer she would only approve images that were un-airbrushed in Photoshop

Beyonce ordered H&M to ditch bikini pictures of her that had been airbrushed. 

The face of the high-street retailer’s High Summer collection made them ditch the edited images and only run natural photos of her instead.

The singer, 31, who's married to Jay-Z, reportedly hit the roof when she saw that the pictures of her had been re-touched for the campaign.

“When Beyonce found out they had edited the way her body really looked, she hit the roof,” an insider told The Sun.

The superstar’s management supposedly refused to approve the H&M pictures unless they were the natural, original photos.

“She’s a true diva and was furious that she had been given such a snubbing. Her people refused to give the pictures the green light so H&M were forced to use the originals,” added the source.

Today, H&M confirmed that the bikini pictures they used of Beyonce were in fact the original shots – but admitted there had been ‘discussion’ about them.

“As with all campaigns there are discussions on which images should be used. Both H&M and Beyonce are very happy with the final result,” said the brand in a statement.

After learning this, we’re impressed with Queen B for not only allowing unedited photos to be used, but also for insisting they had to! Although it makes us feel like we need to put some more work in for our bikini bodies...

The mum-of-one is expected to appear at the Sound of Change Live at Twickenham Stadium this Saturday for her first public appearance since rumours circulated that she was pregnant with her second child. 

Culled from Yahoo News

Kate Middleton planning to use hypnobirthing in labour – what is it? As it’s reported that the Duchess of Cambridge will use Hypnotherapy when she has the royal baby, we reveal what it is and if it actually works as a pain relief method

Pregnant Kate Middleton is reportedly planning to use Hypnobirthing techniques in labour when she gives birth to the royal baby in July. 

The Duchess of Cambridge is thought to be preparing for childbirth with Hypnotherapy, a series of techniques she can use during the birth to reduce pain.

The Hypnobirthing approach involves working with your body ‘in a natural way’ to help reduce feelings of anxiety and stress’, according to the The Hypnobirthing Association.

“The main principle of Hynobirthing is to remove fear. If you can achieve this, you will considerably reduce, and in some cases eliminate, pain, leading to an easier, calmer and more comfortable birth experience," said Katharine Graves, a leading Hypnobirthing expert.

It’s seen as an empowering and positive event for women in labour, making it more ‘comfortable, calm and relaxed’ for new mums.

And it seems Hypnotherapy might be good for Kate and Wills’ relationship too as it’s been found to bring couples closer together.

The partner is ‘actively involved’ in the experience and becomes an integral part of the Hypnobirthing process.

culled from Yahoo News

Lazio Defeat Roma to Win Italian Cup for Sixth Time

 Lazio won the Italian Cup for the sixth time on Sunday beating fierce rivals AS Roma 1-0 in a day of high tension at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Senad Lulic tapped home the winning goal from close range in the 70th minute after Roma goalkeeper Bogdan Lobont tipped Antonio Candreva's cross into his path.

The victory means Lazio will qualify for the Europa League, salvaging an otherwise disappointing season and rubbing further salt into the wounds of their old foes, who miss out on European football despite finishing sixth one place clear of the Biancocelesti, reports Reuters.

Local authorities now face a challenge to calm tensions between fans in the Italian capital with fears of large scale disorder following the match.

Police say they recovered two bags of weaponry under a bridge close to the stadium before the match which contained bats and knives.

During a frantic opening few minutes Cristian Ledesma was booked for a clumsy foul on Marquinho before striker Miroslav Klose shot into the side netting.

With Lazio dominant for most of the first half, Klose went close again 10 minutes before the break when he forced a wonder save from Lobont with a powerful close range header.

Roma attacker Mattia Destro, who was otherwise isolated up front, nearly struck in first half stoppage time when he stretched to meet Marquinho's cross and sent his header wide of the target.

Chances were at rare in a tight and scrappy match and it was Lazio who created the first clear chance of the second half in the 67th minute when Stefano Mauri nodded down a Lulic cross into the path of the onrushing Klose, who could not make contact barely a metre from the goal.

However three minutes later Lulic opened the scoring, tapping in from close range sparking scenes of wild celebration among the Lazio fans.

Roma thought they had equalised when captain Francesco Totti's free kick was deflected onto the bar, only for Lazio stopper Federico Marchetti to snatch the ball away from a manic goalmouth scramble.

Culled from Thisday

I Don Port Dance Contest

Showers of rain could not deter the attendance by a multitude that thronged the MTN Golden Plaza Building, at Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos, on May 17. The winners of the ‘MTN I Don Port Dance Contest’ prize presentation entertained the teeming crowd with their innovative versions of the Saka (Hafiz Oyetoro) portability advert which is making waves throughout the country, both on traditional and social media.

Solutions Group came first in the contest, followed by Dance Afrique, while Treasure Hunters came third and Amast Group came fourth. Other winners are Dancer Boys all the way from Enugu, BOT from Calabar, Esut Boys from Enugu, Numero Uno from Lagos and Mob “C” Group amongst so many from different parts of the country.

Lagos-based Solutions Group may have come first but Dance of Afrique stole the spotlight as Obi Olivia, the group’s leader, was emotional after her group came second as she confessed “I am so happy, I don’t even know what to say, I want to thank MTN, they don’t know how much they have touched my life and those of my group members”.

The crowd went wild when Saka stepped on the stage to show the contestants how it’s done, swinging his arms and dancing to the melody of the music while backing the audience but immediately the song got to the point where he turned to face the crowd, the environment erupted with screams of excitement and no invitation was needed anymore as it became every man and woman for him or herself on the dancehall trying to replicate Saka’s ‘I Don Port’ dance steps.

As the event was ongoing the Chief Marketing Officer, MTN, Larry Annetts, found space to say “You can see the large crowd of young and creative people here who love MTN enough as to do so much with the brands advert, this has never happened before, it’s a first and we appreciate this passion for MTN. From all over Nigeria, we can never say thank you enough. It takes great love and passion to do what they have been doing these past weeks”.

Culled from Thisday

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